What does a Nautical Ship Officer (Ocean-going Shipping) do?

You navigate ocean-going ships safely across the seas.

What education does Nautical Ship Officer (Ocean-going Shipping) require?

University of Applied Sciences (36 months)

How much does a Nautical Ship Officer (Ocean-going Shipping) earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 75'000, mid ~CHF CHF 95'000 per year (approximate).

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Nautical Ship Officer (Ocean-going Shipping)

Transport & Logistics

Technical and nautical ship officers are responsible, together with the captain, for the safe transport of passengers and goods on the high seas. They organise, coordinate and monitor the daily operation of the ship. They carry out the following activities:

Entry

~CHF 75'000

CHF 6'250/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 95'000

CHF 7'917/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 119'600

CHF 9'967/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration36 months

Your path to Nautical Ship Officer (Ocean-going Shipping)

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Secondary School

You are here

Decision

Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

3–5 years

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Optional: Master UAS

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Bachelor/Master

Starting salary: CHF 75'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics5/10

🔬 Science4/10

💻 IT6/10

🔧 Manual8/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance3/10

🎨 Creativity4/10

🤝 Social Contact4/10

💪 Physical Demands7/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)1/10

✨ AI Risk4/10

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